When I go backpacking with the dogs, camp is set up and the sun goes down, I get nervous when they wander away from the fire. Not being able to see my dogs, especially the black one, is unnerving, especially when they don’t immediately come when they are called. But lately I’ve been making them…
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Teton Gravity Research “Almost Ablaze” ski movie review
I’ll be honest, I’ve never been a huge fan of Teton Gravity Research movies. They were always plagued with the same trap of repetitive ski porn, and as a result, I never paid them mind when their latest offerings rolled through Salt Lake. But after hearing about the quality, documentary style of the Jeremy Jones…
Dublin Dog Nomad Travel Bowl review
When you bring your best friend along on outdoor adventures, you gotta let ’em eat and drink. The Nomad Travel Bowls from Dublin Dog are pretty much essential for any backpacking, hiking, trail running or travel excursion with your dog. I’ve been bringing the Nomad along for my dogs since last winter, and tested it…
Dublin Dog KOA Collar review
Dogs can be our most cherished outdoor companions, and as a result, they need quality gear too. Nothing is more important than a dog’s collar, both for identification and safety. But most collars are cheap fabric materials that absorb everything a dog gets into, causing then to retain dirt, smutt and stink. Enter Dublin Dog…
Granite Gear Leopard A.C. 58 Pack Review
A great backpack is worth as much as the gear it’s carrying. But is there such a thing as the perfect pack? Perhaps…I’ve been using the Granite Gear Leopard A.C. 58 all summer long, and it seems to be the ideal combination of size, comfort, and performance. From single nights of solitude to multi-day excursions…
Vasque St. Elias GTX Hiking Boot review
It’s not exactly breaking news that Vasque makes killer outdoor footwear. The real news came at the 2013 Outdoor Retailer Summer Market, where I was informed that one of their more popular hiking boots, the Wasatch, was to be discontinued. I was crestfallen; no, I never owned a pair, but I wanted to. Numerous friends…
Mountain Khakis Granite Creek Pant review
Mountain pants have to be at least two things for me: quick drying, and comfortable. When rock climbing they need to be flexible enough, when fly fishing, I like something that feels good in waders, and when backpacking, they need to be rugged and long lasting. Well, this summer, my go-to pants have been the…
Peak Design Slide and Clutch camera strap review
There are photographers, and then there are active photographers. I fall into the latter category. When I’m recreating outside, I need to document adventures with friends with more than just a smart phone. I take photos for print magazines, online publications and even shoot video for television. As a result, my Canon 70D SLR camera…
Patagonia Splice approach shoe review
Approach shoes – there aren’t many footwear categories with a more specific function than these sticky-rubber hiking/climbing kicks that are meant to get you to and from the crag. Personally, I’ve never understood the need for them as I’ve always just worn a pair of light hikers to the base of cliffs, then tossed ’em…
EvoFit ensō Roller review
Let’s face it: those of us who recreate outside have our fair share of sore muscles. From burning quads after a long trail run, to that nagging, sore back from hours on a bike saddle, our bodies take a beating. Stretching and a dip in a hot tub are all good remedies post-workout, but my…